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<channel><title><![CDATA[GBSLSC - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:14:00 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[2026/2027 Management Committee]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/20262027-management-committee]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/20262027-management-committee#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:26:58 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/20262027-management-committee</guid><description><![CDATA[Following our AGM two weeks ago, we are very excited to announce our new Management Committee as follows;President: Chantel DrewClub Secretary &amp; Treasurer: Aaron DoddVP Governance: Luke RobinsonVP Memberships: Bronwen RowlandsManager, Communictions &amp; Fundraising: Ben FitchettSocial Coordinator: Sussan FrameGeneral Committee Members: Julie Armstrong, Patricia McIntosh, Alan Bayne, Sylvia Arends [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="wsite-content-title"><font size="4">Following our AGM two weeks ago, we are very excited to announce our new Management Committee as follows;<br /><br /><strong>President:</strong> Chantel Drew<br /><strong>Club Secretary &amp; Treasurer:</strong> Aaron Dodd<br /><strong>VP Governance: </strong>Luke Robinson<br /><strong>VP Memberships:</strong> Bronwen Rowlands<br /><strong>Manager, Communictions &amp; Fundraising:</strong> Ben Fitchett<br /><strong>Social Coordinator: </strong>Sussan Frame<br /><br /><strong>General Committee Members:</strong> Julie Armstrong, Patricia McIntosh, Alan Bayne, Sylvia Arends</font></h2>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Annual General meeting]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/2026-annual-general-meeting]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/2026-annual-general-meeting#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:34:11 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/2026-annual-general-meeting</guid><description><![CDATA[The club held its first AGM on Sunday 13 September in the Golden Beach Community Hall. It was well attended by both members and the community in general. We have&nbsp; had a very positive first year.Congratulations to the committee members who have been re-elected, and a special welcome to the two newly-elected committee members; Alan Bayne and Sylvia Arends.&#8203;The full AGM Meeting Minutes can be downloaded from HERE.        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="wsite-content-title"><font size="4">The club held its first AGM on Sunday 13 September in the Golden Beach Community Hall. It was well attended by both members and the community in general. We have&nbsp; had a very positive first year.<br /><br />Congratulations to the committee members who have been re-elected, and a special welcome to the two newly-elected committee members; Alan Bayne and Sylvia Arends.<br />&#8203;<br />The full AGM Meeting Minutes can be downloaded from <strong style=""><a href="https://www.gbslsc.com.au/uploads/2/7/0/1/27018514/gpbslsc_agm_minutes_13092026.pdf">HERE</a></strong>.</font></h2>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.gbslsc.com.au/uploads/2/7/0/1/27018514/801581580-122142796713001723-5781194343437606280-n_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[STUBBY HOLDERS!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/stubby-holders]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/stubby-holders#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:24:33 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/stubby-holders</guid><description><![CDATA[You've all been asking for them!Now they're finally here. The finest GPBSLSC stubby holders ever created!&#8203;Click HERE to order yours now before they run out!        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">You've all been asking for them!<br /><br />Now they're finally here. The finest GPBSLSC stubby holders ever created!<br />&#8203;<br />Click <strong><a href="https://www.gbslsc.com.au/store/p8/stubbyholder.html">HERE</a></strong> to order yours now before they run out!</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.gbslsc.com.au/uploads/2/7/0/1/27018514/stubbyholder_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Members]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/new-members]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/new-members#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/new-members</guid><description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all our new surf club members who were approved at last night&rsquo;s committee meeting. We&rsquo;re looking forward to meeting you all and continuing to watch our community club grow as we work towards getting flags on the beach.        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(23, 25, 26)">Congratulations to all our new surf club members who were approved at last night&rsquo;s committee meeting. We&rsquo;re looking forward to meeting you all and continuing to watch our community club grow as we work towards getting flags on the beach.</span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.gbslsc.com.au/uploads/2/7/0/1/27018514/613578048-122121811695001723-8166699145084242408-n_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Old CLUB]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/the-old-club]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/the-old-club#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:44:57 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/the-old-club</guid><description><![CDATA[The Golden Paradise Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is aware of the action of the former incorporated association. They are required by law to disburse funds and equipment.As the new community-based club we are working to new horizons. We have a vision and the team and community to make it happen.&#8203;Contact us to get involved! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">The Golden Paradise Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is aware of the action of the former incorporated association. They are required by law to disburse funds and equipment.<br /><br />As the new community-based club we are working to new horizons. We have a vision and the team and community to make it happen.<br />&#8203;<br />Contact us to get involved!</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bondi]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/bondi]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/bondi#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/bondi</guid><description><![CDATA[The events on Bondi Beach last weekend have shaken every Australian. There is no place for hate or violent extremism in Australia. We note with pride the actions of Livesavers from North Bondi SLSC and the Bondi Surf Bathers SLSC (yes Bondi has two clubs!). Their actions during and after the events saved many lives.Surf Lifesavers don't train for mass-shootings, but they know how to stay calm under pressure, communicate, apply first aid and liase with authorities.&#8203;Lifesavers are incredible [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">The events on Bondi Beach last weekend have shaken every Australian. There is no place for hate or violent extremism in Australia. We note with pride the actions of Livesavers from North Bondi SLSC and the Bondi Surf Bathers SLSC (yes Bondi has two clubs!). Their actions during and after the events saved many lives.<br /><br />Surf Lifesavers don't train for mass-shootings, but they know how to stay calm under pressure, communicate, apply first aid and liase with authorities.<br />&#8203;<br />Lifesavers are incredible assets to any community - and its why we have established the GPBSLSC. We need you to make it happen - if you'd like to become a lifesaver, or just become a member to support the club, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are a community club - your club! Let's make it happen!</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.gbslsc.com.au/uploads/2/7/0/1/27018514/602337243-122119423401001723-7774950750040909435-n_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Management Committee MEETING 02/10/26]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/management-committee-meeting-021026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/management-committee-meeting-021026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gbslsc.com.au/news/management-committee-meeting-021026</guid><description><![CDATA[The club's management committee held our first formal meeting last night. The main order of business was the appointment of the following positions;President - Chantel DrewVice President, Governance &amp; Compliance - Chris FoxVice President, Member Protection &amp; Membership - Luke RobinsonClub Secretary &amp; Treasurer - Aaron DoddSocial, Fundraising &amp; Comunications Manager - Alex RaeThe above will be ably assisted by the following General Committee Members;Patricia McIntoshBronwen Rowlan [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="wsite-content-title"><font size="5">The club's management committee held our first formal meeting last night. The main order of business was the appointment of the following positions;<br /><br />President - Chantel Drew<br />Vice President, Governance &amp; Compliance - Chris Fox<br />Vice President, Member Protection &amp; Membership - Luke Robinson<br />Club Secretary &amp; Treasurer - Aaron Dodd<br />Social, Fundraising &amp; Comunications Manager - Alex Rae<br /><br />The above will be ably assisted by the following General Committee Members;<br />Patricia McIntosh<br />Bronwen Rowlands<br />Ben Fitchett<br /><br />Congratutations to all! Onwards &amp; Upwards!</font></h2>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>